Cradlepoint 170801-000 Cellular Antenna SMA 600MHz
Overview
The Cradlepoint 170801-000 is a cellular antenna designed for direct SMA attachment to Cradlepoint mobile and fixed broadband routers. Operating across 600MHz to 6GHz, it handles LTE and 5G cellular bands — the right fit when you need to upgrade or replace an antenna on existing Cradlepoint deployment without adding external connectors or adapters. Charcoal finish blends into most indoor and outdoor installations. At 180mm (7.1 inches) in length, it trades some gain for reduced wind load in exposed rooftop or mast-mount scenarios.
Compatibility
Direct SMA attach — no adapter needed — on Cradlepoint E300, E3000, E100 (North America), E102 (UK/Europe/Australia/NZ/Mexico), R980, R920 Series, MC400 1200M-B, MC400-5GB, and S700 Series routers. If your router has a standard SMA female connector for cellular, this antenna seats directly. Verify your device's antenna port before ordering; some Cradlepoint models use proprietary connectors and will not accept SMA direct attach.
Installation Notes
SMA threads hand-tight — do not force. Mount on a stable bracket or mast clamp to avoid wind-induced vibration stress on the connector. Outdoor installations should use a weatherproof connector boot or tape wrap around the SMA joint if the router enclosure does not include a sealed antenna port. The 180mm length is long enough for useful gain across the frequency band; shorter than some omnidirectional designs, but sufficient for rooftop and tower mounting up to 30–50 feet of cable run, depending on loss budget.
